{"id":414993,"date":"2024-01-31T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=414993"},"modified":"2024-10-07T16:03:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T21:03:21","slug":"streamlight-wedge-xt-review-the-edc-king-of-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/streamlight-wedge-xt-review-the-edc-king-of-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamlight Wedge XT Review: The EDC King of Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Streamlight released the Wedge flashlight a couple of years ago, I was an instant believer. I bought one and started carrying it around everywhere I went. Working in law enforcement, I have to say that the little light came in handy more times than I can count. But I didn’t just wear it at work; I took it with me every time I left the house.<\/p>\n

Recently, though, Streamlight released an even more compact version called the Wedge XT. I\u2019ve been carrying it around for a few weeks, and it’s my new favorite light.<\/p>\n

I still have my original Wedge light<\/a>, and I use it often. However, I’ve switched to carrying the Wedge XT more exclusively, and I love it more than the original Wedge model. Let’s discuss why.<\/p>\n

\"Wedge
The Wedge XT has a 500-lumen and 50-lumen brightness setting. [Photo: Jason Mosher]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The New Wedge XT<\/h2>\n

The frame of the light is basically the same size as the full-size Wedge, but shorter by about 1.5 inches. That doesn\u2019t sound like a big difference, but it is when you’re carrying it in your pocket. The total length for the full-size model is 5.5 inches, whereas the XT comes in at 4 inches. This makes it a perfect size for carrying around in your front pocket. The pocket clip on the side is the same as most knives, so it feels natural to carry it around. A USB-C power cord comes with the light, so it can be recharged as needed.<\/p>\n

\"Streamight
Streamlight Wedge Slim (right) and Wedge XT (left). [Photo: Jason Mosher]<\/figcaption><\/figure>I used the XT on and off for almost a week before I decided to charge it again. It hasn’t died on me yet, so it has a good battery life to it. The light has two brightness settings: 500 and 50 lumens. When running the light at 500 lumens, it has an estimated run time of up to 2 hours. On the lower setting, the run time is a whopping 11 hours. Another feature of the Wedge XT<\/a> is the IPX7 waterproof rating. This means the light can be completely submerged in three feet of water for up to 15 minutes. Another plus.<\/p>\n

Streamlight stands behind its products with a limited lifetime warranty, which covers everything for life except for bulbs and batteries. You get a pocket lanyard with the light, but I chose to take mine off as I didn’t see much need for it. When charging the XT, a small red\/green light indicates the status of the battery charge.<\/p>\n

Programming the Wedge XT<\/h2>\n

Like many Streamlight flashlights, the Wedge XT is programable with both 10-tap and 5-tap lockout. 10-tap programming allows you to tell the light which brightness setting is \u201cprimary\u201d and which one is secondary. The primary light setting is what comes on when you click the power button on the back of the light. Two fast clicks cycle the light to the second power setting. When I opened my Wedge XT, it was set to 500 lumens with one click and 50 lumens with two fast clicks.<\/p>\n

\"Wedge
Charging the Wedge XT is simple using the USB-C charging port. [Photo: Jason Mosher]<\/figcaption><\/figure>To change this, press the power button 10 times quickly and hold down on the tenth\u00a0click. The light will flash and now the 50-lumen setting will come on with one click and 500 with two fast clicks. Using the lockout feature works the same way but with five clicks. Press five times quickly and hold down the power button on the fifth click. You will see the green battery light turn on and the light will flash and shut off. Now, the light is locked out and will not turn on.<\/p>\n

This is a great feature when you are putting the light in a backpack, or some other place where it could accidentally get turned on. If you are worried about it turning on when carrying it in your pocket, you can use this setting too. To unlock it, simply press the power button five times again and hold the button down on the fifth press. The bulb will flash once, and the green battery light will also blink to indicate the light is out of lock mode.<\/p>\n

Ready to try the Wedge XT?<\/h2>\n

As I mentioned above, I have more flashlights than I can reasonably explain. When I see one, I don\u2019t have I think \u201cOh, I need that light.\u201d Out of all my lights, this is the most comfortable and practical light to carry every day. Because the light is so short, the power button on the back makes it easy and natural to find. You can easily carry a pocket knife in one pocket and the XT in the other. When I put mine on each morning, I forget about it unless I need a flashlight. It\u2019s lightweight and just bright enough to see what you need in the dark.<\/p>\n

\"Wedge
The Wedge XT is about the same size as a pocketknife making it a perfect EDC light. [Photo: Jason Mosher]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Having the low 50-lumen power mode is also handy when you need to see but don\u2019t want to light up the whole area. For those who use a light to find car keys, or look through a backpack, this setting is a must-have. While 500 lumens is not the brightest out there, it\u2019s bright enough to blind you when using it in small enclosed areas. I\u2019m not sure if I will ever use the lockout mode, but I like that it\u2019s there in case I want to use it.<\/p>\n

The Streamlight Wedge XT<\/a> retails for just under $100, so it\u2019s not the cheapest light out there. But, it\u2019s a great deal for the quality, size, and shape. Carry it daily and keep it recharged with the provided power cord. It fits perfectly in a front pocket, purse, backpack, fanny pack, or anywhere else you want to carry a light. And just for the record, I don\u2019t wear a fanny pack! Give it a try or buy one as a gift. You won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When Streamlight released the Wedge flashlight a couple of years ago, I was an instant believer. I bought one and started carrying it around everywhere I went. Working in law enforcement, I have to say that the little light came in handy more times than I can count. Recently, though, Streamlight released an even more compact version called the Wedge XT. I\u2019ve been carrying it around for a few weeks now and it\u2019s my new favorite light.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":415000,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2612],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-414993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-reviews"],"small_media_thumbnail":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WEDGE-XT-LIGHT-POCKET-KNIFE-800-600-JASON-MOSHER-300x225.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/414993","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=414993"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/414993\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":419491,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/414993\/revisions\/419491"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/415000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=414993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=414993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=414993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}